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Linksys EA6500 1.1.29 build 162351

Aug

18

2014

Cisco Systems logo (45 pix) Cisco Systems has new firmware available for the EA6500, or Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750 HD Video Pro, as they call him yourself. This router has four gigabit ports and can wirelessly transmit not only through the 802.11a, b, g and n standards and received, but also about the new super fast ac standard. With 802.11ac, a standard that is still in development, can be theoretically speeds up to 1 gigabit per second achieved. The major improvements made in this release can be found below.

Highlights in 1.1.29 (Build 162351):

Local login UI more Closely matches cloud login UI. New product name is “Linksys Smart Wi-Fi”
Added an option to Device List to allow clean up and rediscovery of all devices That user has not previously customized with a new name or icon.
Internet Explorer 11 now supported for local login.
Support for local UI login using Safari on iPads with iOS version 7 or 8.
Improved device discovery to discover more device models and reduce likelihood of duplicate devices appearing.
Text localization improved in many areas.
Local login Allows for editing or Guest SSID network without modifying main network SSID. Note: this will trigger a router reboot in order to allow the new SSID to be broadcast.
Security fixes.
USB Storage layout improved and renamed as External Storage.
Default SSID changes when in factory reset state to LinksysXXXXX naming convention.
Security turned on by default When FTP feature enabled.
Improved URL blocking behavior in Parental Controls.
Updated wireless drivers.